Our Your Future careers event in Attleborough will be on 23February 2016.
We are currently working with the school to develop the plan for the day, but it is likely to include the following activities:
Speed networking: bringing the Chamber’s expertise at business networking directly into schools. Small groups of students will have 3 mins with each business person, and rotate around the room until they have met each business! We will be encouraging students to break the ice by guessing the person’s job, and then give them an opportunity to ask more detailed questions.
Workshops: these sessions will show how curriculum subjects can lead to a variety of different career paths.
Sign up to the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website to help students find these opportunities.
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Join Norfolk Chamber for a new event series in King’s Lynn that delivers expert led training sessions by Norfolk Chamber members. Start your morning with 30 minutes of networking over coffee and pastries, followed by a free 60 minute training seminar to boost your business performance.
Free to attend. Open to Norfolk Chamber members and non-members for a limited time.
If you’re frustrated that your networking isn’t providing you with enough opportunities to have meaningful sales conversations and you want more people to understand and experience the sheer brilliance of what your company offers, then this session with Matt Sykes, Salescadence is for you.
About Matt
Matt Sykes is the Founder of Salescadence, a training company that works with clients to understand and address the logical reasons why people don’t buy from them. He is the author of ‘Sales Glue’- a book that Matt describes as the original self-help book for Sales Professionals.
Prior to ‘making himself redundant’ in 2014 from a successful twenty-year corporate career, Matt developed a wealth of sales knowledge and experience from his role as European Sales Director for a leading global Packaging company. What makes Salescadence unique is training that combines the creativity and agility of the SME business life with the logical, process-driven strategy from the corporate world. This session was originally scheduled to take place on 21 June, but has now been rescheduled to 25 July
The Rt. Hon John Hayes MP, the Minister of state for Skills, Further Education & Lifelong Learning, delivered an inspirational speech at the Norfolk Chamber’s High Five Lunch held on Friday 18 May.
The Minister provided an insightful review of his hard work and successes since coming into office in 2010. He has rejuvenated the apprenticeship system and put employers back in the driving seat. There are now almost 500,000 apprenticeship starts a year and the number of apprenticeships have increased across all sectors, in all age categories and in every region in Britain since 2010. The Minister advised that the key was to make the system more demand based, and to highlight how the Apprenticeship system could provide businesses with what they need.
Speaking to an audience of West Norfolk businesses at the High Five Lunch, held in King’s Lynn Town Hall, the Minister highlighted the importance of apprenticeships to Norfolk;
“Apprenticeships should be the vehicle of choice to up-skill the existing workforce in Norfolk and 88% of businesses that take on an apprentice said that they added value to their business. I see working with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce as a way to increase the profile and the take up of apprenticeships, so that we can create the skilled workforce needed to ensure that the Norfolk economy grows and prospers”.
The Minister was introduced to the delegates attending the lunch by Henry Bellingham MP, who highlighted that “The local economy is remarkably resilient, but the whole skills agenda is absolutely pivotal to its future. That is why today’s event is so important. It will allow the Minister to see what we are doing in West Norfolk, together with the Norfolk Chamber, to ensure that we have the right skills in place for when the economy picks up”.
The High Five Lunch is a successful series of business networking events based in West Norfolk. The event was sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial and the National Apprenticeship Service. The next event in the series will take place on Thursday 5 July.
We are pleased to announce that Norfolk Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its very own stand at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show on Weds 27 & Thurs 28 June 2018.
Held at the Norfolk Showground, the event is one of the largest in the county calendar and celebrates not just agriculture, but the wider business community.
We are delighted to be taking 9m x 9m marquee to have a big presence at this year’s show.
Come and visit the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce marquee on Stand 74 to learn about why Norfolk is a great place to do business; as well as how you can get involved in growing and developing our county.
The Norfolk show is a great place to do business. We have a dedicated business lounge on our stand where you can meet with other businesses and build relationships. Or come and talk to our team to see how we can help you and your business. We can support anything from networking to exporting abroad. Our stand is not just for businesses, bring your family with fun activities and learning.
In addition, we’ve put together a programme of activities for you to enjoy below:
9.30 AM – Business Breakfast Members are invited to join us for a business breakfast in our marquee on both days at 9.30 am with plenty of coffee, bacon baps and pastries to get your morning started the right way.
1 PM – Network Hour Make use of our business lounge and treat yourself a well-deserved break with coffee and biscuits.
3 PM – Gin O’Clock (Wednesday only) Don’t fancy getting up early, come along to Gin O’Clock at 3pm on Wednesday and enjoy informal networking and cocktails made by St Giles Gin.
We look forward to meeting with as many businesses and members over the two days. For more information about our stand at the show contact Philippa Bindley, Events Manager on 01603 729703 or email [email protected]
Norfolk Chamber members can get a 10% discount on Norfolk Show tickets using code RNS45 when booking tickets on the Royal Norfolk Show website.
In the build-up to Norfolk Day we are running a campaign to gather as many 15 second videos as we can from Norfolk businesses. These 15 second videos need to highlight the ‘wow factor’ about your business, which can be shouted about using #15SecBiz anywhere and everywhere! We will then run a complilation video at our big Norfolk Day event at the Cathedral on Friday 27 July.
This masterclass, run by Eye Film, is being set-up in order to help you make the best #15SecBiz possible. The session will teach you:
What equipment would work best – cameras, microphones, tripods, etc…
How to film and edit your video
How to best promote your video
Please bring along phones, tablets or camera’s with you for filming.
The prestigious West Norfolk Chamber President’s Charity Dinner is coming back to King’s Lynn this year!
Our President in West Norfolk, Michael Baldwin, invites you to join him at one of the Chamber’s showcase events to celebrate the best of West Norfolk business. This black-tie dinner provides networking opportunities at the highest level.
We are excited to announce that our After Dinner speaker is explorer, fundraiser, author and public speaker, Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
After Dinner Speaker – Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Described by The Guinness Book of Records as “the world’s greatest living explorer”, Ranulph Fiennes is the only man alive ever to have travelled around the Earth’s circumpolar surface (more people have been on the Moon!).
Tickets
Tickets are £65+VAT and include a four course meal with arrival drinks and wine provided on the tables. There is a cash bar. All proceeds from the event will go to Mayor’s charity, The Purfleet Trust, Night Shelter and Festival Too.
Raffle Prizes needed
Help us raise even more money to these worthwhile causes, by donating a raffle prize for the evening. If you would like to donate a raffle prize please email [email protected]
This is event is kindly sponsored by South Quay Events.
Join us for a morning of business networking over a delicious breakfast. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones. With our guest presenter Susan Falch-Lovesey from Vattenfall who will be speaking on the subject of Inspiring Norfolk Supply Chain and Skills Opportunities, giving us an insight into what their plans are for the local area.
Popular networking activities aimed at helping you meet new businesses
Breakfast – healthy options available upon request
Interesting presentation from a guest speaker
This breakfast event is perfect for businesses looking to broaden their network contacts.
About Susan:
She is the Local Liaison Officer and Skills Champion for Norfolk Vanguard and Boreas at Vattenfall. She is an adviser and experienced service and programme developer with expertise in; Education for Sustainable Development, Energy Education, Outdoor Learning and establishing and developing Environmental Centres. Current successful project, people and change management experience. A collaborative, innovative and highly motivated person with a successful 25-year track record of establishing and developing environmental projects and services of various scales for charity, local authorities and private organisations.
Sponsors
This event is sponsored by Associated British Ports. The UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP) owns and operates 21 ports in England, Scotland, and Wales, and handles approximately a quarter of the country’s seaborne trade. ABP’s 21 ports, together with the other transport-related businesses that constitute the ABP group, form a UK-wide network.
Building Futures: A Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast
On a lovely autumn morning, delegates joined the chamber for a Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast on Building Futures at the Imperial Hotel on Wednesday 6 November. Delegates took advantage of the networking opportunities before hearing from our two key speakers. Richard Gawthorpe, Managing Director of Beattie Passive Norse & Julia Howard, Director of Strategic Development of Great Yarmouth College delivered a fantastic presentation on a new cutting edge construction project involving local business, suppliers and young people.
Richard Gawthorpe set the scene by looking at the UK as a whole with unemployment at 2.51 million. He continued by informing delegates of the launch of the new housing development project, a sustainable community business model launched on the 14 June 2013. The project, working with the college students involves 12 brand new homes with a completion date of 31 March 2014. Julia Howard followed, sharing the student’s involvement and how this project is giving young people skills and real life experience. Local businesses were encouraged to not only benefit by being in the supply chain, but the keynote speakers engaged delegates thought by asking the question – how can they also develop young people through skills, apprenticeships & work experience in their business. As well as thought provoking, delegates found the presentation interesting and informative as Richard shared how the sustainable housing project means residences can pay only £100 on heating each year.
We also heard from our featured Community Organisation, East Anglia Reserved Forces and Cadet Association. Kristina Carrington spoke about just some of benefits, training and courses on offer to young people including military-orientated & adventurous training, sports, first aid, Duke of Edinburgh & other qualifications in public services & music. It was great to hear how the training and courses are impacting young people’s character, developing skills and their contribution to service in the community. Young people’s involvement has seen a development in identity & responsibility, self discipline, pride, ambition & perseverance.
Heidi Palmer, Dexter Recruitment Ltd and Keith Betts featured in the 60 second spotlight. Heidi and Keith both had the opportunity to talk about their business and what they offer.
The event closed with safari networking, allowing delegates to meet new people and take full advantage of the opportunity to network with other businesses. Our next Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast is scheduled for the 23 January 2014.
Key Note Speaker Presentations
To download our key note speaker’s presentations please click on the link below
‘Twas weeks before the Chamber Christmas Breakfast, when all through the workplace, Businessmen and women were stirring, have they booked a space? The decorations were hung on their computers with care, In hopes that the event soon would be there; They went home and nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of breakfast danced in their heads. Don’t miss our most popular breakfast event of the year! The Norwich Christmas Breakfast promises to be a fun, informal morning filled with exciting Christmas themed networking activities. Over 100 businesses attend this annual event, which this year will be supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. Dust off your Christmas jumpers, grab a present for the tree to donate to our charity and book your ticket! East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices have asked for the following donations at the event:
If you want to bring the local business community together, where better to do it than the local brewery! Connect with local business owners, decision makers and members of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce during a special evening networking event. It’s an evening not to be missed! 5.00-6.00pm Informal Networking in Elgood’s Visitor Centre Come and meet members of Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, to learn about new opportunities and perhaps even pick up a few referrals outside of Norfolk. Cost: Free to attend. No need to book just drop-in. 6.00-8.00pm Quiz and Hog Roast Battle it out for this year’s trophy in teams of up to four people. On your own? Don’t be put off, we’ll match you up with others to form a team. After you’ve had the chance to show off your general knowledge it will be time to enjoy a hog roast with networking in the award-winning brewery gardens. Great for team-building, networking and showing off your super-smart quiz skills.
Bookings for this event have now closed. Join us at our first West Norfolk Business Breakfast of 2019! Enjoy a morning of networking over breakfast with businesses not just from the West Norfolk area, but across the region! Catch up with existing contacts and make new ones as you take part in our networking ice breakers, designed to help break down the barriers of networking and get to know local businesses in a different way. Our guest speaker for the morning will be Richard Finney, Owner of Captain Fawcett. Richard will be reflecting on how he started Captain Fawcett, a now global brand based in King’s Lynn, as well as how he has stayed true to his brand. About Richard: Having left home & school at the age of 15. Richie went on, as a mature student (in truth the least mature at the college.. ) to gain a degree in Film & TV. A further 25 years was spent working as a sound technician on Movies such as Chaplin, Memphis Belle, and Billy Elliot; and TV productions including Poirot, London’s Burning & Waking the Dead. Having for a number of years manufactured his own Moustache Wax in a Baked Bean Tin in his Norfolk based kitchen his long suffering wife Christine Greenwood, an Emmy award winning Hair & Make Up artist, took some of his home made patent pomade on to set…. and so the legend was born.
NatWest, supported by Norfolk Chamber are pleased to welcome Michael Cameron to answer your questions about the Government’s upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, starting in April 2019. Michael Cameron is a stakeholder from HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Business team and will be our expert speaker on the day. Michael will provide an overview of the MTD programme together with specific technical information such as how to navigate the sign up process for the new Agent Services Account, which can be a little complex. There will also be time allocation for Q&A to enable everyone to receive clarity around their specific issues. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Andy King at Freeagent who are one of the small number of HMRC approved accounting software providers for MTD tax returns. Agenda 08:00 Registration & Refreshments 08:30 Michael Cameron – Making Tax Digital 09:15 Andrew King – MTD Approved software 09:45 Q&A 10:30 Close & Feedback forms Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by NatWest or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you. To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein. During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us. For the avoidance of doubt NatWest does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.